The 60 SCH Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) forms the foundation and prerequisites for transfer into baccalaureate programs that lead to initial Texas teacher certification. This curriculum aligns with the upper-division requirements of the baccalaureate program at several institutions including Lamar University, a four-year institution adjacent to LIT.
Students seeking an Associate of Arts in Teaching degree must complete 60 SCH of coursework including the Core Curriculum. Students are required to complete 42 SCH from nine different component areas. In order to receive an Associate of Arts in Teaching, students must complete an additional 18 SCH of approved coursework.
The courses listed below may be used to satisfy the requirements of the Core Curriculum and the Associate of Arts in Teaching degree.
* Students must pass a criminal background check to complete observation hours in Texas Public Schools.
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